Unit Sales and some of the staff at the shop pictured on October 21, 1983. It was entering its second decade in town and was looking to expand its store.

The chain now had 17 shops around the country and Nuneaton and Coventry were also due to be expanded in size.

Four years prior to this, the building was severely damaged in a fire which destroyed the roof.

It was closed for over a year while it was repaired.

A second fire also struck Unit Sales a year to the day it reopened. However, this was a more minor fire and only caused the shop to be closed for a few weeks.

In 1983, the Hinckley store employed six people, five full time. You could buy a five litre pot of Unit Plus Economy Matt Emulsion in Brilliant White for £3.99. And a Black and Decker single speed hammer drill was £13.99. Wallpaper was on sale from 79p a roll and electric light bulbs were just 19p